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VO59 OSY

2009 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,531 mi
Last recorded22,531 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 OSY
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 22,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,783 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 21,776 miles

Rear Position lamp not working Rear position lamp on side car not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 21,036 miles

Front slight perishing to sidewall and uneven tyre wear

Fail 24 Jun 2024 21,036 miles

Front slight perishing to sidewall and uneven tyre wear

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 20,695 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 20,695 miles

Front Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (2.4 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Sidecar structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,229 miles

chain slightly worn

front fork gaiters fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2022 20,228 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

chain slightly worn

front fork gaiters fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 19,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 19,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 17,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 14,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 13,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 11,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 4,397 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 2,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 2,975 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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VO59 OSY is a 2009 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,633 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO59 OSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO59 OSY registered?

VO59 OSY is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is VO59 OSY safe to buy?

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